While you anxiously anticipate unwrapping gifts and digging into your stocking stuffers, you could pass the time this Christmas Eve by watching holiday movies. There are dozens of films playing on television that night that will whisk you right into the holiday spirit.

If you don't want to stream movies or order a pay-per-view film, there are plenty of options to choose from on the small screen. We've got you covered with a packed schedule of Christmas flicks airing the day before the big holiday. Here is a list of movies you can watch for free on Christmas Eve.